Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
Toyota charged ahead with the sixth generation of the Corolla in 1987 and offered it in a few shapes and sizes, including the liftback version, which was considered by the carmaker the best choice for small families.
Apart from coupe and convertible, the 1987 Corolla was available with any other shapes for the compact segment, including this liftback, which stood right between the four-door sedan and the station wagon. It was designed for those who didn't need a station wagon on a daily basis but still needed some extra load area from time to time, and the five-door hatchback was just too small for them.
The Liftback version sported rectangular headlights that flanked the three-slat grille at the front, featuring the same angular styling as the rest of the range. The turn signals were placed lower in the bumper, exposing them to parking bumps. But the most significant change was on the car's profile. After the C-pillar, the carmaker added a longer glass area and ended into the raked-forward D-pillar. In addition, the liftgate offered a broad opening area at the back, helping to load and unload bulky items.
Inside, the Corolla Liftback featured the same dashboard as the sedan, with the raised, curved instrument cluster extended above the center stack. However, Toyota considered that the HVAC controls were more important than the audio controls, and thus it installed them above the stereo. At the back, the split-folding bench allowed the users to load longer items.
Under the hood, Toyota installed a choice of diesel and gasoline engines, ranging between 67 hp and 125 hp. However, unlike the Wagon or the Sedan, the Liftback was not available with an AWD system.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 3AT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1295 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 6200 RPM 75 HP @ 6200 RPM 74 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 76 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 103 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96 mph (154 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.1 in (4219 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.5 in (1,430/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2169 lbs (984 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3197 lbs (1450 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1295 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 6200 RPM 75 HP @ 6200 RPM 74 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 76 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 103 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.1 in (4219 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.5 in (1,430/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2094.4 lbs (950 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 154.7 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT FWD (82 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1295 cm3 |
Power: | 60 KW @ 6000 RPM 82 HP @ 6000 RPM 80 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 77 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM 104 Nm @ 5200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 102.5 mph (165 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.1 in (4219 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.5 in (1,430/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2138.5 lbs (970 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 166.6 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 3AT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1587 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 6000 RPM 105 HP @ 6000 RPM 103 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 105 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 142 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.1 in (4219 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.5 in (1,430/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2304 lbs (1045 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3285 lbs (1490 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1587 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 6000 RPM 105 HP @ 6000 RPM 103 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 105 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 142 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.1 in (4219 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.5 in (1,430/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2281.8 lbs (1035 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3284.9 lbs (1490 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 173.7 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (125 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1587 cm3 |
Power: | 92 KW @ 6600 RPM 125 HP @ 6600 RPM 123 BHP @ 6600 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 145 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.1 in (4219 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.5 in (1,430/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2367.8 lbs (1074 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3362 lbs (1525 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 176.1 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1587 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 6000 RPM 90 HP @ 6000 RPM 89 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 100 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 135 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.1 in (4219 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.5 in (1,430/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2237.7 lbs (1015 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3284.9 lbs (1490 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 171.4 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L D 5MT FWD (67 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1839 cm3 |
Power: | 49.3 KW @ 4700 RPM 67 HP @ 4700 RPM 66 BHP @ 4700 RPM |
Torque: | 90 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM 122 Nm @ 2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.1 in (4219 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.5 in (1,430/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2336.9 lbs (1060 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3362 lbs (1525 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 151.1 g/km |